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Tetris 99’s New Crossover Event Celebrates Splatoon Raiders, Unlock A Special Theme
Nintendo has launched a new limited-time crossover event in Tetris 99, marking the recent release of Splatoon Raiders on Switch 2. The event ties into the wider Splatoon Raiders launch, which Nintendo Life's own review praised as the "best single-player Splatoon" title thanks to its polish, affordability and robust co-op multiplayer options.
Players who log into Tetris 99 between 7th and 10th August 2026 can earn event points, and reaching 100 points unlocks a special theme featuring artwork, music and Tetrimino designs inspired by Splatoon Raiders, following the game's usual event structure. Separately, Tetris 99 is also currently running a discount on 41 collaborative themes, available until 17th August 2026.
In short
- Tetris 99's Splatoon Raiders event runs 7th–10th August 2026
- Earn 100 points to unlock a themed reward
- 41 collaborative themes also discounted until 17th August
Explained simply
Tetris 99 is a competitive puzzle game for Nintendo Switch in which players clear lines of falling blocks while trying to outlast other players. It sometimes holds limited-time events that let players earn points by playing and unlock a themed look for the game.
Splatoon Raiders is a spin-off in Nintendo’s Splatoon series, known for colourful team-based battles. The series includes both multiplayer games and single-player adventures, and crossover themes bring its characters and visual style into other Nintendo games.